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Employment Services: Code of Conduct and Ethics

• use of facilities and equipment;
• financial and other private interests;
• political participation;
• outside employment and private practice;
• acceptance of gifts and benefits;
• conduct of former staff members.

If there is any conflict between the code and the provisions of an act or regulation, the act or regulation always applies. If a staff member breaches the code it may be considered as a breach of discipline and disciplinary action may be taken (in line with the legislation that applies).

In performing their duties and responsibilities staff should:

• accept the responsibility to act professionally and have the highest standards of service to students and the public;
• pursue the best interests of the people of NSW;
• work efficiently and effectively with integrity and objectivity;
• strive to improve their skills and the quality of their work;
• treat students ant the public fairly with professional concern for their interests consistent with their responsibilities to the Commission;
• act in a way that will promote cooperation and good relations among the people they work with;
• use official information in a proper and appropriate way;
  avoid real or apparent conflicts of interests;
• try to find and use more efficient, economical and effective ways of doing their job;
• act in a way that will enhance the stature of the public sector and its ability to serve the public.